What People Are Saying about Yoga Calm®
Testimonials
Hundreds of teachers, counselors and other professionals who work with children have participated in Yoga Calm workshops. Here's what some of them have to say about their experience with Yoga Calm:
Yoga Calm strengthened my students physically and emotionally, by moving them gradually from angry and
uncertain to calm and confident. Yoga Calm is especially marvelous for children to learn the peaceful
strength they have inside.
- Special Education Teacher, Estacada, OR
The way you teach Yoga Calm was perfect for me as a counselor. The obvious care you have for
your students and the enthusiasm you have for what you are doing is infectious. The details of
your presentation also show that you know the realities of where I would be taking these lessons
back to, and that makes the whole proposition feel more do-able.
- School Counselor, Forrest Grove, OR
The workshop was fantastic! Loved the space, enjoyed the people, and so valued the wisdom and compassion you two imparted. I felt like I learned a lot and have already begun using it in my classroom and group sessions - the kids love it! [I] am currently writing a grant with the goal of getting yoga mats so that I can start the after-school club - lots of interest!
Lynea, you are an amazing counselor. What incredible work you do with kids, and the connections with yoga you shared were invaluable. Jim, your wisdom about the body and breath and yoga technique was amazing... The manual is incredibly useful, and exhaustive in research, content and ideas. I just contacted our in-service provider person, and got some leads on how to promote your program in our district.
- School Counselor, Spokane, WA
Yoga Calm for Counselors was one of the best workshops I've ever experienced within the educational or counseling communities.
- School Psychologist, Edmonds, WA
In just the few weeks since taking the Yoga Calm class and demonstrating some techniques in classrooms, I've received several calls from classrooms that I don't service requesting help in starting a program. I've been really happy with the positive response and difference this is making in the classrooms. The mind/body connection in relationship to stress management is so greatly needed, yet so often ignored in my field.
- Instructional Consultant, Portland, OR
The benefits of Yoga Calm in my classroom are just now beginning to surface. Students and I can now have an open dialogue about the practice, and I find myself needing this respite during the day myself. Students are more comfortable with the idea of slowing down, focusing or relaxing. I am proud to offer this to my kids and consider the training with Yoga Calm to be invaluable.
- Teacher, Powell Butte, OR
I was a little skeptical before, but now I'm sold. Wow - this was a great experience.
- Oregon School Counseling Association Conference Participant
I appreciated each of the strategies and ideas that were shared over the course of
the workshop, but the words that will stay with me from the workshop are: 'I am strong. I am in control.
I can do it. I can be responsible." I love this message, and I think that these words empower each person
who uses them. I have turned to page 12 in my handbook, the page where I wrote those words down in my own
writing, several times over the last few days for the inspiration I need to help me through the final
weeks of the school year...
My experience with Yoga Calm was restful, invigorating and thought provoking. I love that you two are
so committed to the work you do with children. The gifts that you are imparting to them have the potential
to stay with them into adulthood and inspire others along the way. The workshop made me envious of the
teachers who have the opportunity to work with the same group of children each day. The seeds of mindfulness,
guided relaxation and silence are being planted each day, and each student who has the opportunity to reap
what they sow will be more inclined to see the beauty in the world and in those that they love.
- High School Teacher, Clackamas, OR
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